Picture gallery: The 2014 year in South Florida politics

From the January lawsuit seeking to end the state ban on same-sex marriage to the December move by President Barack Obama to normalize relations with Cuba, 2014 was marked by momentous events in South Florida. Here's a look at the year in Florida politics in 2014. (Anthony Man, Brittany Wallman)

From the January lawsuit seeking to end the state ban on same-sex marriage to the December move by President Barack Obama to normalize relations with Cuba, 2014 was marked by momentous events in South Florida.

Along the way, Crist kneeled in prayer with a Fort Lauderdale minister in a wheelchair, Scott repeatedly brought his favorite campaign trail buddy – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie – to Broward and Palm Beach counties, and the most memorable thing that came out of a Davie debate between the two was a dispute over a fan on the stage.

The above pictures also show the emotional highs and lows, including losing Democratic primary candidate Nan Rich's tight smile at a unity rally and the outpouring of emotion from a Plantation teen when she got to shake Obama's hand.